First Sentier Ex-20 Australian Share Active ETF (XX20) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· #405 of 514AUM Β· #273 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’7.5% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at βˆ’2.1%.
  • Investors added a net $1.6m (1.4% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $1.23, 20% below its 12-month high (range $1.10 to $1.54).

About XX20

XX20 is an Australian shares ETF from First Sentier, listed on the ASX since December 2025. With $115m under management it is number 49 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.75% a year, about $75 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance.

XX20 distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0016 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 14 October 2026. To receive it you need to own XX20 before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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XX20 price by TradingView

Stock CodeXX20
Fund ManagerFirst Sentier
Asset ClassAustralian shares
AUM$115m
MER (%)0.75%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.6m
Last Price$1.23
52-Week Range$1.10 – $1.54
Bid/Ask Spread0.69%
Listing Date03/12/2025
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteFirst Sentier β†—

Performance (% return)

-8%-5%-3%0%1M-7.5%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’7.5%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

XX20 at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Wider trading spread. 0.69% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in December 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from XX20's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 83 Australian shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
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Is XX20 in a base or a trend?

XX20 doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Australia

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
EX20Betashares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF–0.25%$676mβˆ’4.5%+9.0%+4.2%
LEVRFirst Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETF Geared–0.95%$119mβˆ’16.6%––
ILCiShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF–0.24%$793m+6.2%+11.9%+7.9%
YMAXBetashares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximiser Complex ETF Covered call–0.76%$696m+1.8%+7.2%+5.6%
OZFState Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials Ex A-REIT ETF–0.34%$34mβˆ’0.9%+16.8%+9.5%
OZXXGlobal X Australia Ex Financials & Resources ETF–0.25%$6.5mβˆ’7.7%+5.6%–

Same holdings is the share of XX20's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with XX20, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like XX20 β†’

XX20 vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between XX20 and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

EX20 Betashares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF

  • EX20 is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.75%), worth about $33,096 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • EX20 is about 6 times larger ($676m vs $115m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: XX20 is actively managed, EX20 is a standard fund.

Full XX20 vs EX20 comparison β†’

ILC iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF

  • ILC is cheaper (0.24% vs 0.75%), worth about $33,789 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • ILC is about 7 times larger ($793m vs $115m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: XX20 is actively managed, ILC is a standard fund.

Compare XX20 and ILC side by side β†’

YMAX Betashares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximiser Complex ETF

  • XX20 is cheaper (0.75% vs 0.76%), worth about $632 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • YMAX is about 6 times larger ($696m vs $115m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: XX20 is actively managed, YMAX is a covered call fund.

Compare XX20 and YMAX side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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XX20 FAQs

What is the fee for XX20?

XX20 charges a management fee (MER) of 0.75% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is XX20?

XX20 had $115m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages XX20?

XX20 is managed by First Sentier and has been listed since December 2025.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the First Sentier product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.